Kubota KB185

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Kubota KB185 is a sub-compact utility tractor that was manufactured between 2008 and 2009. It is designed with a 4x4 MFWD 4WD chassis that enhances its off-road capabilities, making it suitable for a variety of rugged tasks. The tractor is powered by an 18.2 horsepower Kubota D1005 diesel engine with a liquid cooling system, ensuring reliable operation and adequate power for various applications. The engine has a displacement of 61.1 cubic inches and is rated at 2600 revolutions per minute. The power is managed through a 9-speed Glideshift power shift transmission, allowing for a smooth transition between gears. The tractor provides a comfortable operator station with power steering and is started by an electric starter system. It carries a dry disc clutch that facilitates effective power transfer. The tractor's dimensions, with a length of 92.3 inches, width of 41.3 inches, and a height of 74.8 inches with ROPS, indicate a compact but sturdy build. It has an operating weight ranging from 1532 to 1587 pounds, which includes the weight differential between models with gear and Glideshift transmissions. With ground clearance of 13.8 inches, it can handle uneven terrain with ease. The tractor's suitability for a variety of implements is hinted by the unspecified hitch at the rear.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility, Sub-Compact

Power Output: 18.2

Transmission: Power shift

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 1532 to 1587

Fuel Type: Diesel

Kubota KB185 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Poor
Greater than 7% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Above Average
Greater than 81% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Kubota
Model
D1005
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
-
Cylinders
3
Displacement (ci)
61.1
Bore (in)
2.99
Stroke (in)
2.9
Rated RPM
2600
Power Output (hp)
18.2

Transmission

Type
Power shift
Forward Gears
9
Reverse Gears
9
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
92.3
Width (in)
41.3
Height (in)
74.8
Operating Weight (lb)
1532 to 1587

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
-
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
4WD
Steering Type
Power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
-
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
Known (combined spec); Front: 12, Rear: 22
Tire Type
Standard tires (ag)
Manufacture - End Year
2009
Hitch Type
Unknown (Rear Type: 0 implies there may be a hitch but type is unclear)
Hitch Category
Unknown (if hitch present, category is not specified)
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
ROPS (Roll Over Protection Structure implied by height spec)
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
-